Events & Alumni Engagement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves an inclusive community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of inclusion and belonging deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace all aspects of an individual, including their ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in an inclusive environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary

The Events & Alumni Engagement Manager position serves as a direct resource for the ECFS alumni community. The role reports to the Director of Events & Alumni Engagement. This position will support P+T programming at the Bronx and Manhattan campuses.

The hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. When determining the salary for an offer, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

The Events & Alumni Engagement Manager responsibilities will include:

Strategic Management

• Serving as primary contact and lead liaison to Alumni and the ECFS Community;

• Supervising an Alumni Relations Associate;

• Identifying alumni leadership volunteers for Reunion, Class Agents/Recorders, and FAN (Fieldston Alumni Network);

• Collaborating with the Director of Development to identify potential alumni donors.

Volunteer Engagement

• Supporting reunion committees and class representatives to increase participation;

• Managing volunteers through our GiveCampus platform in partnership with the Annual Fund Associate;

• Partnering with the Director of Events and Alumni Engagement to strategize ways to increase volunteer engagement.

Events

• Assisting on event planning in partnership with the Director of Events and Alumni Engagement and serving as an Alumni Relations representative.

Marketing and Communications

• In collaboration with Alumni Relations Associate, developing a database of notable alumni;

• Partnering with the Communications team to develop content for social media and alumni related emails and overseeing the “Class Notes” section of the magazine, ECFS Reporter;

• Collaborating on the bi-monthly e-newsletter Notes from the Quad and drive content for schoolwide publications;

• Promoting our alumni network platform – Fieldston Connect.

Student Engagement

• Promoting the benefits of the alumni network to Form VI students;

• Recruiting alumni to support current students as internship hosts, content speakers, and mentors;

• Fostering positive relationships with team members and various stakeholders;

• Motivating and inspiring the team and coworkers to achieve goals; and

• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Position Requirements
The successful candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree;

• At least 3-5 years of related experience in alumni relations and volunteer management;

• At least 3 years of previous experience managing/supervising employees;

• A commitment to independent school education; an understanding of ECFS mission and goals and the ability to articulate the school’s uniqueness and relevance;

• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to effectively communicate initiatives, facilitate discussions, and present to various levels of stakeholders;

• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge a plus;

• A high degree of organization, resourcefulness, and attention to detail;

• The ability to handle confidential material with discretion and possess the highest degree of integrity;

• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, and the overall community;

• A strong ability to multitask and shift priorities without compromising on the quality of work;

• The ability to identify issues quickly and problem solve accordingly, and to remain calm in stressful situations that may arise;

• A willingness to learn and embrace new ideas and procedures and a consistent initiative to help streamline processes and improve efficiencies;

• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;

• The ability to work collaboratively in group settings, as well as independently, to meet project goals and team needs;

• The capacity to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to execute various events;

• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and

• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

To apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.

EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.